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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.38, 69,008.30 and 13,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.38, 69,008.30 and 13,984.74 is: 20,977.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.38 : 69,008.30 = 13,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.38/69,008.30 = 13,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.38x = 69,008.30 × 13,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.38x = 965,063,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,063,063.42/46,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.18

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